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Kathryn Skelton
Kathryn Skelton is a business reporter at the Sun Journal covering local industries large and small. She writes features and deep-dive analysis, keeps up with local happenings, closings and rumors in a regular business Buzz column, and at least once a month, writes about Bigfoot, ghosts or something equally intriguing in the "Weird, Wicked Weird" series. She's a proud Maine native, grew up in the Gardiner area and also proudly graduated from the University of Maine's journalism program. She's been a reporter at the paper for 20 years. When not working, she enjoys traveling, reading, corgi-walking and adventuring with her husband and two boys.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Adorable and illegal: Baby red-eared slider turtles highlight Maine’s issues with illegal pets
Licensed exhibitor Drew Desjardins of Lewiston takes in and rehomes about 200 animals a year, up to 70% of them restricted or prohibited in Maine. He’d rather have state officials get the message out about what’s illegal.
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Lewiston’s Next STEP High: high school, differently
After a pilot last year, the new program has settled into the former Longley Elementary School with 20 kids and a unique partnership with Tree Street Youth.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
RSU 4 buses hit by drivers in Sabattus; one student examined
A Lewiston woman was charged with drunken driving; second driver fled scene.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine nurse practitioner volunteers to remove inmates’ tattoos for a fresh start
Pat Donahue has lasered off teardrops, gang signs and countless Chinese symbols. She enjoys helping, and increasing the men’s chance of finding a job on the outside.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Bedderrest Mattresses & Furniture to close all three Maine stores
Bedderrest Mattresses & Furniture is closing three stores, in Auburn, South Portland and Topsham, after 28 years.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston eatery named one of the ‘best old school drive-ins around the country’
“There’s a lot of drive-ins still in America and I was pretty happy to see we made the top 20,” said owner Chris Lawrence.
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Gray man in critical condition after Auburn motorcycle crash
Matthew Smith, 27, of Gray was being treated at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
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Mechanic Falls residents turn in petitions to recall 4 of 5 town councilors
The same four councilors targeted in the recall voted to dismiss Town Manager Zakk Maher in June.
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11th Maine Native American Summer Market coming to Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
The event Aug. 24 features more than 40 Maine artists.